Project Design Engineer - Mechanical

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Provide engineering services regarding building design and construction documents, including building systems integration.  Coordinate with other RDG disciplines. Support the individual development of other studio and department members regarding engineering.  Key customers include owner/operators, regional, divisional, and corporate staff.

Principal Accountabilities

In addition to following McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Business Results

• Supports the implementation of the department vision within the studio.
• Identifies project scope and work scheduling needs to ensure that multiple projects are completed on schedule.
• Assists in determining and coordinating the technical solutions for engineering aspects of the project.
• Accountable for determining the appropriate building components and their design application, including code compliance.
• Reviews that construction documents incorporate applicable regional preferences, standards, design criteria and codes.
• Evaluates how project related decisions impact development costs and owner/operator profitability.
• Serves as professional liaison with non-traditional venue leaders (malls, colleges, transportation, recreation, etc.).
• Maintains basic knowledge of current and new technology and industry trends.

Customer

• Coordinates the efforts of outside engineering consultants and suppliers for projects developed through corporate.
• Contributes and/or presents to corporate/divisional/regional meetings and outside organizations.
• Provides professional consultation to address problems/issues/questions received from: outside consultants, code officials, regional/divisional staffs or owner/operators.
• Develops, maintains and implements regional preferences, discipline standards, and design criteria.

People

• Assists in the professional growth, training, and development of outsourced A & E firms.
• Actively participates in the transfer of knowledge and calibration across department teams.
• Provides direction and coaching on the use of design guidelines and software.

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $98,140 - $125,130
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent 
• Working experience as a mechanical engineer 
• Retail or Restaurant experience preferred 
• Must be a licensed Mechanical Engineer or working towards becoming licensed 

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to per